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About Isthmus Engineering & Manufacturing Isthmus Engineering & Manufacturing specializes in the design and build of custom automation equipment. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the company provides value-added engineering and manufacturing from concept to completion. Isthmus’ expertise includes precision assembly, dispense and fill automation, custom material handling, robotic and vision integration, custom packaging, and inspection systems. Isthmus has extensive experience in the medical, life sciences, and pharmaceutical industries. Isthmus helps our customers demonstrate compliance with industry standards by directing or assisting with validation, documentation, and testing. Our equipment is built to regulatory guidelines, including: • GAMP5 • 21 CFR Part 11, 210, 211, 820 Isthmus Engineering is a worker-owned cooperative. Isthmus Engineering & Manufacturing has been designing and building robust, custom automation equipment in Madison, Wisconsin since 1980. Isthmus Engineering & Manufacturing specializes in developing highly engineered automation systems that improve throughput, consistency, and overall manufacturing efficiency. Partnering with customers worldwide, Isthmus delivers fully integrated automation solutions tailored to complex production challenges—ranging from standalone automated stations to complete, multi-line systems. From concept through completion, the team provides value-driven engineering, controls development, and manufacturing expertise backed by decades of hands-on experience. Core capabilities include precision automated assembly, advanced material handling systems, web processing, packaging automation, custom processes, and the integration of robotics, motion control, and machine vision technologies to enable scalable, reliable, and repeatable production.